Goldsmith v. State

The record on appeal is sparse. The facts presented below have been extracted from the record and briefs.

Willie G. Goldsmith was convicted of murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A later request for parole was denied by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He filed a petition for certiorari review in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, seeking review of the Board's decision and complaining that the Board had not given reasons for denying his parole. At this time he also filed a motion requesting permission to prosecute the petition in forma pauperis.

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